I always wanted to work for my dad, but I didn't just want to be the boss's daughter. I wanted to use the skills I had to benefit the business.

I graduated from art school and had gone on to work in the fashion industry. I worked for some major fashion houses. I was a trouble shooter. I would go into areas of the business that weren't doing well to improve their performance and streamline operations.

I was living in England but I really wanted to move back to Glasgow.

I'll never forget the call from my dad asking me to come and work with him because the business was growing and he needed someone with the skills I had.

Everything just came together at the right time for both of us. It was the way it was meant to be.

That was two years ago.

I was very determined to gain respect, not demand it. I started at ground level and worked my way up. I worked long hours to learn everything there was to know.

I remember the first time I said no to one of my dad's ideas, he was completely taken aback but respected my decision.

He gives me freedom, even to make mistakes, so that I can learn from them.

Property is a family tradition. My grandfather passed it onto my dad, and now my dad is passing it on to my sister and I. My uncle works with us too and so does our grandfather.

I grew up around discussions about the business as a kid so I think it's in my blood.